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Nation’s Pediatricians Recognize Local Doctor
Leesburg, VA – (November 12, 2012) — C. Damon Moore, M.D., F.A.A.P., of Pediatric Healthcare and Inova Loudoun Hospital was one of two pediatricians nationally to receive the Local Heroes Award at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana, recently. Dr. Moore’s wife and children attended the awards…
Read MoreLadies Board Announces New Officers
(November 7, 2012) – The Ladies Board established in 1912 was instrumental in the purchase of the tract of land used for the first hospital in Loudoun County. Folklore has it that the doctors in the community approached the ‘ladies’ of Loudoun and requested their assistance to raise funds to build a hospital. Of course,…
Read MoreNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Inova offers screening to smokers, ex-smokers Falls Church, VA – (November 1, 2012) – Recently, The New England Journal of Medicine published a study with results of the National Cancer Institute’s National Lung Screening Trial, which indicated that low-dose CT scans can have a positive impact on lung cancer mortality. This study is the first…
Read MoreA Visit to Inova Alexandria Hospital ER Helps Solve Medical Mystery Featured in The Washington Post
(November 1, 2012) – Our own Lynette Sandoval, physician assistant, Inova Alexandria Hospital helps solve the latest medical mystery featured in The Washington Post, “‘Textbook’ of frightening coughing spells was not diagnosed immediately.” Nancy Welch’s teenage son, Joseph, had a persistant, violent cough that caused his mother to carry a phone around in case she…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Performs Regions First Single-Site Robotic Surgery
Patients home same day FAIRFAX, VA – (October 31, 2012) – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has performed the first-ever Northern Virginia area da Vinci robotic operation for removal of a gall bladder using a single surgical incision. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Single-Site technique for cholecystectomies using the da Vinci robotic surgical…
Read MoreTips On Preparing for Hurricane Sandy
For real-time updates on Hurricane Sandy’s impact and Inova’s closures, cancellations and other news, click here: www.inovanewsroom.org/hurricane-sandy – (October 26, 2012) As most of you know, the National Capital Region has the potential for impacts from Hurricane Sandy beginning sometime late Sunday into Monday (latest tracking map). The National Weather Service anticipates a Sunday into…
Read MoreCelebrating the Future of Health at the Inova Gala
We were thrilled that ABC 7 News – WJLA‘s Alison Starling and Leon Harris were able to emcee at the Inova Gala. The Inova Health Foundation raised over $1 million at the event helps to assure that everyone has access to healthcare – (October 15, 2012). We were also thrilled that members of the…
Read More‘Green Roof’ Planted on New Patient Tower
Falls Church, VA – (October 2, 2012) – You may not be able to see it, but Inova Fairfax Medical Campus’ new patient tower is now home to a mini ecosystem where plants, insects and birds are flourishing. In recent weeks, a vegetative ‘green roof’ has taken root atop a 4,000 square foot portion of…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital to Offer Safe Sitter® Classes
Leesburg, VA – (October 1, 2012) — Inova Loudoun Hospital will offer Safe Sitter® classes for girls and boys age 11 to 13. The Safe Sitter® classes will be taught on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Upcoming dates include Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 at the Lansdowne Campus, 44045 Riverside Parkway,…
Read MoreBreaking Ground on Inova Fair Oaks Cancer Center
(September 20, 2012) – We recently held a groundbreaking for the Inova Fair Oaks Cancer Center. John Fitzgerald, CEO, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, spoke with ABC 7 News – WJLA about the importance of cancer services being available to the surrounding community. Sandi Croan, a member of the community, also spoke with ABC 7 News…
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